Principal Software Development Engineer

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.

To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee.

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Please review the job details below.

As a member of an agile scrum team, the Staff Software Development Engineer will work on a cross-functional team on the new Cloud-based ground system software including the Next-Gen Rapid Access baseline. The team member will provide on-schedule, high quality, operational and test code adhering to designs, acceptance criteria and corporate standards, with appropriate demonstrations and documentation.  As a seasoned Backend Java Engineer, you will provide support for less experienced engineers and guide software development standards and practices for the greater DARS organization.

While this role requires a Backend Java Engineer, any additional front end development experience or skillsets, specifically in Angular UI development, are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Software design and development of operational code of new features and defect repairs
• Develop automated unit and functional tests
• Demonstration and documentation of functionality and test results
• Troubleshoot operational issues
• Support deadlines and communicate issues/results
• Participate in Communities of Practice for adherence and improvement of best practices
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Minimum 5 years backend software development
• Expertise in Java programming language experience
• Familiar with AWS services such as S3 and IAM
• Experience with development tools such as Github, Jenkins, IntelliJ, Kubernetes, etc.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Computer Science or Engineering degree or equivalent experience
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Aerospace and/or Satellite Ground Systems
• Experience with test automation languages/frameworks: Cucumber, Gherkin
• Experience working in an Agile Scrum environment
• Familiarity with micro-service architectures and technologies (e.g., Spring Boot).
• Familiarity with Spring Framework and associated annotations.
• Experience with SQL/databases
• Active security clearance
  
  

Pay Transparency: In support of pay transparency at Vantor, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.

• The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $146,000.00 - $244,000.00 annually.
  
  

For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

Benefits: Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers

Additionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions.

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.

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EEO Policy: Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.